Southport Flower Show 2015: what you need to take with you

Southport Flower Show takes place at Victoria Park in Southport from Thursday August 20 to Sunday August 23 Photo by Colin Lane

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The 2015 Southport Flower Show is getting closer and we at Visiter.co.uk have come up with an essential guide for everyone who will be attending the show.

Umbrella and Suncream

The weather so far is expected to be showery, so it might be a good idea to pack an umbrella, raincoat and a good pair of shoes, maybe even wellies.

The rain will undoubtedly be good news for those attending who suffer from hayfever, but you can never be too careful, make sure you take suncream with you as the UV rays will still be coming through despite the wet weather forecast.

Cash

It’s worth bringing cash to the event, as ATMs will charge a transaction fee. It’s especially useful if you want to bag a few bargains in the sell-off on the final day of the event, Sunday 23rd August, after 4pm.

An incredible £2.3 million is spent across the four days of the show.

Camera

It’s always a good idea to bring a camera, as there will be a large number of spectacular show gardens, with exhibitors from The Alzheimer’s Society, Cancer Research and many other local garden designers. That is in addition to the Grand Floral Marquee, showing a selection of floral art pieces and colourful floral arrangements.

Questions

You can also come armed with questions, as there will be plenty of exhibitors ready to answer your horticultural queries.

An empty stomach

And with plenty of food stalls, from cheeses to cakes and bakes, an empty stomach will be in order too!

Your children

With plenty of bright and vibrant colours on show, children will enjoy their day and there is plenty of things for them to do. You can bring any children under 16 into the show for free. Free entry is also granted to carers.